Stötten a.Auerberg

Stötten Moor in the Geltnach Valley and the 1,055-metre-high Auerberg together shape the landscape of Stötten a.Auerberg and its immediate surroundings. The parish church of St. Peter and Paul adds another distinctive feature: as a listed historic building, it showcases art from several centuries. In Stötten, an up-close experience of nature and a specific art-historical perspective sit side by side.

Experience Stötten Moor up close

At the western edge of Stötten a.Auerberg, the Moos Experience Trail leads into Stötten Moor. It is designed to provide an up-close experience of the largely unknown moorland landscape and offers 13 activity stations for sensory awareness, movement and meditation. The stations invite visitors to take an active part in a playful way: getting involved is part of the moorland experience. If you enjoy being active together, this offers a different focus from a hike centred mainly on the Geltnach Valley. These different options help you plan your day around the experience you want.

Trail starting point and orientation

The Moos Experience Trail starts in the centre of the village at Kirchplatz, where there is parking and an inn. From Stötten, you can also follow well-signposted hiking trails through the Geltnach Valley. The options have different focuses: the Moos Experience Trail centres on its 13 stations and the experience of the moorland landscape, while the trail signs help you find your way through the valley.

Together with ten other municipalities, Stötten published the “Erlebniswege Auerbergland” cycling and hiking map. It includes cycling and hiking routes in the region, as well as sights along the way. This gives you an overview of both routes and sights when planning your outings.

Art history at St. Peter and Paul

The parish church of St. Peter and Paul is a listed historic building where the art of many centuries can be seen. In 1780, the church was enlarged and decorated with a large ceiling fresco by Joseph Keller of Pfronten. Stylistically, the fresco marks a transition from Rococo to Neoclassicism. A Crucifixion group dating from 1525 adorns the altar area. The two dates mark different periods: the Crucifixion group dates from the 16th century, while the church was enlarged later, in 1780. Together, these details make the church an engaging subject for anyone interested in local architectural and art history as well as the landscape.

Another point of interest in the surrounding area is Bodenloser See, between Stötten a.Auerberg and Steinbach on the southern side of Auerberg. According to a local legend, a monster guards a vast treasure in its depths. The legend adds a traditional story to the landscape, distinguishing it from the specific hiking and art experiences in Stötten.

Stötten and the wider travel destination of Ostallgäu

The wider travel destination of Ostallgäu offers a broader perspective: it has 32 local hiking routes showcasing special natural treasures and points of interest in the towns and villages. The Ostallgäu Cycling Travel Region also includes regional routes that extend throughout the area. They are between 25 and 76 kilometres long, signposted throughout and each dedicated to a different theme. These regional routes are distinct from the local options in Stötten.

Choose what to explore based on what you want to focus on during your trip.

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